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Monday, 12 November 2012

Tag 7 for Funkie Junkie

No: 7 and I am still playing catch up with Linda's challenge, plus I am away for a couple
of weeks soon, so I hope I can get all 12 done. Yep just checked the closing
date which is the 17th December, that means I stand a good chance of
finishing them all in time – got to keep motivated.

I used Linda's tag for inspiration and I have tried the 'crumpled kraft suede' technique by the guru, himself, Tim Holtz, and I have to say I shall be doing this one again, but trying different colours. The texture and feel of the finished piece is amazing. I have also used snowflakes, but very different to the way Linda has, but do go across and see hers if you haven't already.

I stamped the snowflakes using picket fence distress stain, (which meets the challenge at SSSS), I die cut the pine tree and used distress embossing powders and deco-art snowtex for the snowy branches.

The lettering is all from the typeset die and I used glittery card and rubbed a little PanPastels into it.

More punched snowflakes and embellishments finished it off. The green ribbon came from Yvonne (Journey into Artistry), thank you so much Yvonne for sending it and some beautiful brads when you sent Becca's card, that is just so thoughtful and kind of you.

Linda's 12 Tags
of Christmas is an inspiration challenge and there will be a winner
drawn at the end of the 12 weeks for those who have entered each one. There is
plenty of time to take part as each
tag challenge will remain open until the
17th December, so no excuses if you miss any. The sponsor is The Funkie Junkie Boutique, which
is Linda's fantastic on-line store where she stocks lots of fabulous
products to produce vintage, shabby chic projects.

Hope you are having fun with Christmas projects. The big day is going to be upon us so quickly now.There are some challenges I would like to enter -Simon Says Stamp and Show - Stamp without ink Funkie Junkie - Tag 7Joanna Sheen - Cold and FrostyOur Creative Corner - Make your own background (my extended tag is DP but the main tag is my hand made one).Rebel Challenge - UncardAlphabet Challenge - TagsCrafts for Eternity - Terrific TagsBetter news about Becca again - her Mum stayed at the hospital with her over the weekend and took her out shopping on Saturday and Sunday. She was shattered when she got back, but that must have lifted her spirits tremendously. She gets hooked back up to her tunes at night so the freedom during the day must be wonderful for her.Thankyou for all your support, good wishes and prayers. I am sure they are making a difference.Take care.

Love your tag Brenda! So good to hear news about your granddaughter. I have been wondering how she is doing. My dear husband has been in the hospital for a week. Being discharged today but we will stay in town for 2.5 weeks of radiation. Hoping he can tolerate the treatments without being rehospitalized. Take care. Yvonne

Brenda what a fabulous tag!! I think this has to be my favourite so far (yes I do look even if I don't get time to comment)I have just had a catch up on your blog - I bet the falling shelves was a nightmare!Hugs Laurie xx

Brenda...I love your Christmas tag! The background with the snowflakes stamped in Picket Fence are beautiful! Great job on those! I also love your Tim die cut Christmas tree with all of it's grungy, snowy loveliness! Thanks so much for sharing your tag with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

Love the snowy look of this tag and your suede look paper looks very interesting too. I've gone to check out the 12 Tags of Christmas you talk about and I'm concidering if I have time to take part. It looka like a fun challenge.

Beautiful - love the monochromatic look and your background is just sensational. Your tree looks pretty awesome too! Thanks so much for sharing this with us over at the 12 tags challenge as well as Our Creative Corner.

So happy to hear your GD is doing better, hope the improvement will continue!

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